This is very interesting. No doubt yet another way that DS broke boundaries and was a trendsetter. I think that we owe a lot to HAA in his portrayal of Blair because I doubt any other actor in that role would have had as much delicious, wicked fun, as he did. Of the characters HAA played on DS, Blair was always the standout and was one of the best villains, in my opinion, of the entire show. I always felt like Evan Handley was just a previous incarnation of Blair, similar to the Miranda DuVal/Angelique connection we later discovered during the 1840 storyline.

This article certainly puts a more positive spin on the current season of AHS then I would be inclined to do. I rarely say that I'm disappointed in a season, but this one certainly tops the list as one of the worst so far.

I think Carolyn suffered from having too much character and not enough time to grow into it. She was a typical angsty teen with a secret, and it wasn't until the climax that the secret was revealed--and it was so unnecessary to the plot that it was disappointing. Part of the downfall of that movie was that there were too many layers that could've been just left out and explored in subsequent films. And, of course, the comedy included where it really shouldn't have been.

I like the movie, and I watch it here and there, but it always gets me how much it should've really shined compared to what it was. I do think its interesting that you point out that Carolyn in the movie hues closer to Elizabeth in the series.

The only thing I would be interested in from these re-releases is the version of the first book signed by Alexandra Molkte. I'm sure that will be a fast moving unit for their line. Otherwise, I don't see the purpose of releasing these. I have the original collection of books and haven't looked at them in years. I toyed with reading them a few times, but didn't want to damage them, and lately I've been thinking of purging them from my collection. I wonder if there will still be a market for the older versions once these are released.

Here's what strikes me about this list: the sheer number of movies that have been remade over the years! And also, that there are a few entries that are the original and then years later the remake! But, I suppose there are no new stories after all!

The way the show uses the outdoor establishing shots in these earlier episodes before cutting away to the set is wonderful. Sure, they use pictures to establish the setting later, but that's very different from live film!

I always thought the set up in these first few episodes was creepy yet intriguing. Many plots points to build on, even if the build to the climax is a bit boring at times.

I suppose that is an appropriate thing to have for the event itself, given the nearness to Sleepy Hollow. Though I must admit, the revelation of that surprise is somewhat underwhelming. Here's hoping there is more in store for those who are attending this event!